Bär und Elfe, from the series Intermezzi 1870 - 1920

"Bär und Elfe" (Bear and Elf), is a lithograph created by German artist Max Klinger between 1870 and 1920. The piece, which depicts a nude elf perched high in a tree looking down at a bear below, is part of his "Intermezzi" series. This dramatic composition showcases Klinger's characteristic use of detailed lines to create a sense of both realism and theatricality. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures Klinger's fascination with the natural world and its symbolism.